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Why Do Dogs Like to Hide Under Beds?

Dogs are weird. But usually for a reason.

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The Reason Dogs Dig (and How to Make Them to Stop)

If your dog is spending hours tearing up the backyard, or attempting to burrow holes into your couch, you're no doubt anxious to find a way to make it stop.

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Why Do Dogs Like to Roll Around in Dirty Things?

Yes, our dogs are adorable. They're also kind of gross.

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Ohio Shelter Is Giving Dogs Short-Term Homes for the Holidays With Its "Sleepover" Program

Here's hoping you fall in love and make it a permanent thing.

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How to Tell If Your Dog's Panting is Abnormal

Panting is a totally normal behavior for dogs, which makes it difficult to tell when it has turned dangerous.

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Why Do Dogs Lick?

Think of it as a big, wet, sloppy way of saying "I love you."

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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears (and How Often You Should Be Doing It)

It's surprisingly easy, and very much necessary.

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10 Fun Facts About Corgis

You already know they’re cute, compact, and smart. But there’s a lot more to these beloved little dogs.

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Florida's Dog Racing Ban Means Thousands of Greyhounds Will Be Put Up for Adoption

If you want to give one of them a forever home, here's who to contact.

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Why Most Dogs Love Water, But Cats Hate It

It's not a hard and fast rule, but how often have you seen a cat go for a swim?

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The 10 Most Popular Dog Names of 2018

Pop culture-inspired names are trendy, but old standards like Charlie and Bailey still rule the dog world.

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10 of the Richest Pets in History

Good luck matching Grump Cat's bank account.

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How Karelian Bear Dogs Are Keeping Wildlife Out of Harm's Way

This fearless breed is helping to reduce conflicts between people and predators.

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Wisconsin Landlords Are DNA Testing Dog Poop to Catch Negligent Pet Owners

Here's one more reason to clean up after your pooch.

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Some Flea and Tick Medications Are Causing Seizures In Cats and Dogs, the FDA Warns

Here are the brands to look for.

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America Has a Pet Obesity Problem—and It's Growing

More than half of our cats and dogs are struggling with their weight.

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Dogs, New Netflix Docuseries, Celebrates the Connection Between Canines and Their Humans

We're not crying, you're crying!

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A Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Texas Will Pay You $100 an Hour to Pet Puppies

These doggos aren't going to pet themselves.

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Dogs Are Being Trained to Detect Malaria by Sniffing People's Socks

In one test, they were 70 percent accurate.

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9 Fun Facts About Boston Terriers

These lively and fun pups make the perfect companion.

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6 Rare Dog Breeds You Might Not Know

How well do you know your canine breeds?

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Animal Shelter Flooded With Inquiries After Sharing Photo of Dog Who Has Waited Four Years for Her Forever Home

Ginger is still available to adopt.

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Do Dogs Understand What You’re Telling Them? Scientists Are Scanning Their Brains to Find Out

Researchers are trying to figure out how dogs distinguish between human words.

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Arizona Animal Sanctuary Needs Volunteers to Cuddle Rescued Wolfdog Puppies

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